Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Cinema Comes to York
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Olive Oil Container
- The New Theatre
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Feeding Roman York
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- The Mansion House
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Margaret Clitherow
- Inscription to Hecules
- Viking Male Grooming
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Our Lady's Row
- Rowntree Park
- Royal Station Hotel